SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — As the Christmas and Chanukah holidays have arrived, the county and city government entities have announced closures. It also could affect waste-management times.
Below is the breakdown in the tri-county region:
New Hanover County
- County offices, libraries, and clinics: Closed Dec 23, 26-27
- Airlie Gardens: Closed Dec. 24-26
- Arboretum: Grounds open
- Cape Fear Museum: Closed Dec. 24-26
- Landfill: Closed Dec. 24-25
- HHW/HazWagon: Closed Dec. 24-26
City of Wilmington
- City offices: Closed Dec. 23-27 and Jan. 2
- Trash and recycling collection dates not affected for Christmas holiday; carts should be out before 6 a.m. on regular service day. Appointment collections (bulky, metal, or electronic items) for Dec. 23-28 must be scheduled before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22.
- Trash and recycling routes normally scheduled on Monday, Jan. 2, will moved to Wednesday, Jan. 4; carts should be out by 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Town of Carolina Beach
- City offices and operations: Closed Dec. 22-27
Town of Kure Beach
- City offices and operations: Closed Dec. 23-27
Town of Wrightsville Beach
- No trash pickup on Christmas or New Year’s days
Brunswick County
- County offices and library: Closed Dec. 23-27 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
- Trash and recycling collection dates not affected; carts should be out before 6 a.m. on regular service day.
- Brunswick County Landfill: Closed Dec 24-26; reopens on regular schedule Tuesday, Dec. 27. Open on regular schedule Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
- Convenience centers: Closed Dec. 24-26. Opens on regular schedule Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
- Water and sewer emergencies: Brunswick County Public Utilities customers who need help after hours or during county-observed holidays can call these numbers for assistance: 910-755-7921, 910-371-3490 and 910-454-0512.
Town of Belville
- City offices: Closed Dec. 23-27 and Jan. 2
Town of Southport
- Town offices: Dec. 26 and Jan. 2
- No registrations or licenses available Wednesday, Dec. 28
Town of Oak Island
- Town offices and recreation center: Dec. 23-27
- Garbage and recycling: Town Disposal Convenience site closed Dec. 23; no interruption in the normal collection schedule
- Police, fire, and other emergency services not affected
- OKI Pier and Pier House open during seasonal hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Parks, public beach and water access locations, and facilities open
Town of Leland
- Town offices and facilities: Dec. 23-27 and Jan. 2
- Vegetative debris drop-off center closed next two Saturdays, Dec. 24 and 31
Pender County
- County offices: Closed Dec. 23-27
- Pender County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will operate Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed for Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Regular convenience hours will resume Dec. 26
- Water emergencies: Pender County Utilities emergency line at 910-471-1041
Town of Burgaw
- Town offices: Closed Dec. 23-27 and Jan. 2
Town of Surf City
- Town offices: Closed Dec. 22-27 and Jan. 2
Town of Topsail Beach
- Town offices: Closed Dec. 22-27 and noon Dec. 30 – Jan. 2
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